The company’s successful 2014 – during which it booked more than 1,456 net orders and delivered 629 aircraft – is recapped in this “best of” video. Highlights from the 12-month period include: completing the A350 XWB’s successful flight test campaign and Airbus’ first A350-900 delivery to global launch customer Qatar Airways; July’s A330neo (new engine option) launch; the maiden flight of the A320neo during September; three new customers receiving their first A380 jetliners in 2014; and more.

Airbus’ A350 XWB Marketing Director, Mike Bausor, recaps the company’s successful 11-day trip around Asia – which included five stopovers, covered some 25,000 kilometres and allowed approximately 4,500 visitors to step on board the next-generation A350 XWB jetliner. As the latest member in Airbus’ market-leading widebody product line, this aircraft features an “Xtra” wide cabin for superior passenger comfort, along with the latest aerodynamic design and advanced Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines to deliver a step change in operating efficiency.

From manufacture to the skies, this video highlights VietJetAir’s first A320 on order with Airbus. The Vietnam-based carrier is acquiring up to 100 of Airbus’ best-selling single-aisle product line, which includes 63 aircraft on firm orders and 30 purchase rights as part of a deal finalised in February 2014. In addition, VietJetAir also will lease seven of these single-aisle jetliners from third-party lessors.

This humorous video puts the spotlight on a subject that is taken seriously at Airbus: the reduction of waste at work. The animated feature shows how a recycled soda can could have a “second life” as the result of Airbus’ Blue5 roadmap for reducing the environmental footprint of its activities.

Airbus and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) have partnered to recognise the achievements of individuals who are focused on increasing diversity in the engineering field. The award honors an individual who has demonstrated a programme or initiative which encourages diversity for tomorrow’s engineers in such areas as gender, national origin, economic background and more. It is part of the company’s forward-looking approach to attract different perspectives and develop innovative new ways of thinking says Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering, in this video.

Two world leaders – Airbus in the aerospace industry and ORACLE TEAM USA in competitive international sailing – have teamed up with a mutually beneficial partnership that takes advantage of the similarities between designs for aircraft and America's Cup yachts. Airbus is providing its engineering expertise and support to the defenders of America’s Cup as the team prepares its wingsail-powered AC62 class catamaran, which flies above the water on foils, for this 2017 competition.

Airbus has forged a technology partnership with the sailing team ORACLE TEAM USA, as it prepares to defend its title at the 2017 contest for the 35th America’s Cup, which is the world’s oldest international sporting trophy. As official Innovation Partner of ORACLE TEAM USA, Airbus will share the know-how of its experts in areas such as aerodynamics, composites and data analysis, and more, while benefiting from the innovative approach of a world leader in sailing.

“It’s all in the detail” for Qatar Airways’ new A380 jetliner, which was delivered by Airbus during September 2014. The airline’s first of these double-deck jetliners is continuing its reputation as a “five-star” carrier – delivering the unrivalled spaciousness, comfort and passenger experience that only an A380 can offer.

Airbus’ next-generation A350 XWB completed its four-trip route-proving campaign – which is designed to demonstrate the aircraft’s readiness for airline operations and is part of the final stage toward certification. On its fourth trip, this highly-efficient jetliner made stops in Doha, Qatar, Perth, Australia, Moscow, Russia and Helsinki, Finland to wrap up a campaign that amassed some 81,700 naut. mi. in approximately 180 flight hours. The A350 XWB performed as expected and on schedule at each destination, and is expected to achieve Type Certification in the third quarter of 2014.

Airbus’ MSN005 developmental A350 XWB jetliner continues on the third trip of its global route-proving tour to demonstrate the aircraft’s readiness for airline operations. In this phase, the aircraft received warm welcomes in Johannesburg, South Africa; Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Santiago, Chile then flew to Sao Paulo, Brazil before returning to Toulouse, France.

In a once-in-a-lifetime formation flight conducted 30 May 2014, Airbus’ Beluga transporter shared the skies with the “Patrouille de France” aerobatic demonstration team of the French Air Force. This historic flight was photographed and filmed, and will be used to mark the Beluga’s 20th anniversary in September 2014.

Europe – with the participation and support of Airbus – is moving toward an air traffic management system that makes the movement of aircraft more reliable, environmentally friendly, cost-efficient and safer. A cornerstone of this effort is the SESAR programme’s I-4D (Initial 4D Trajectory Management) concept, which is highlighted in this video. I-4D’s core characteristic is making sure that aircraft flight trajectories are always synchronised between air and ground, enabling more efficient handling and certainty of flight profiles.

Airbus’ highly successful participation in the 2014 Singapore Airshow – including the A350 XWB’s starring appearance, along with new order confirmations for A320s from VietJetAir and for A380s from Amedeo – are highlighted in this “best of the week” video. Also featured are Memorandum of Understanding signings for a joint pilot flight training venture with Singapore Airlines, and for high-value research activities with (A*STAR); as well as the Satair Airbus Singapore Centre’s opening. Completing the overview are scenes from the Airbus Group exhibit stand and the “Airbus Comfort Zone” passenger cabin seat demonstrator.

Prior to the A350 XWB’s appearance at the 2014 Singapore Airshow, the aircraft was positioned at Changi Airport for a visit by the international news media – with the Airbus flight test team on hand for a tour and interviews.

Airbus' next-generation A350 XWB made its first appearance at Doha's Hamad International Airport, as part of preparations for its planned 2014 service entry with launch customer Qatar Airways. This flight-test aircraft – designated MSN3 in Airbus' numbering system – stopped over in the Middle East on its way to the Singapore Airshow.

Airbus’ successful 2013 is highlighted in this video review, which includes its new industry record of 1,619 gross orders for the A320, A330, A350 XWB and A380 product line, and another record set with 626 aircraft deliveries completed during the 12-month period. Also underscored are the A350 XWB’s history-making first flight; the construction start-up for Airbus’ new U.S. A320 Family final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama; delivery of the 150th A320 Family aircraft assembled in Tianjin, China; and delivery of the initial A400M military airlifter.

The AirAsia Group’s long-haul affiliate places a firm order with Airbus for 25 additional A330-300 widebody aircraft, which will support the carrier’s expansion plans. In total, AirAsia X now has 51 A330-300 jetliners on firm order, with an additional six to be leased from International Lease Finance Corporation.

Libyan Wings’ selection of the next-generation A350 XWB and A320neo to build up its future operations was announced at the Dubai Airshow, along with its plan to begin service next year with the lease of A320ceo aircraft. Outlining the carrier’s decision is Haret Alfasi, the Applications Manager at Libyan Wings. Signing the MoU for three A350-900 versions from the A350 XWB family, along with four A320neo aircraft, is Libyan Wings Chairman Wisam Al Masri and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer - Customers.

At its Dubai Airshow signing ceremony for 50 additional A380s, Emirates Airline Chairman and CEO HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum explains how these aircraft will support the airline’s route operations – particularly to airports with capacity slot constraints. He was joined for the signing by Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO.